Search our collection

View:

Filter search

Bottle of Bromoform compound syrup

1944-1948

16oz amber glass dispensing bottle of Pavacol (papaverine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate, balsam of tolu, oil of clove, oil of peppermint, chloroform and theriaca), approximately three-quarters full of contents. 190 mm x 75 mm diameter, 795g. Label reads, ' Medically approved for the treatement of Coughs, Acute and Chronic Bronchitis, and for the relief of respiratory affections.' Manufactured by Ward Blenkinsop and Co., English, 1940-1965.

16oz amber glass dispensing bottle of Pavacol

1940-1965

Tin dispensing canister containing 'Pardale' tablets (Paracetamol, codeine phosphate and caffeine). 60 mm x 59 mm diameter, 80 g. Label reads, ' In all cases where there is moderate, acute or chronic pain, including - Headache, Rheumatic Disorders, Neuralagia & Neuritis, Dysmenorrhoea etc.' By Dales Pharmaceuticals, from Savory and Moore, London, 1950-1960.

Tin Canister of Pardale tablets

1950-1960

225ml plastic dispensing bottle of Terpoin Antitussive (contains codeine phosphate). 150mm x 50 mm diameter, 266g. Produced by Hough, Hoseason and Co., English, 1960-1985.

Plastic bottle of Terpoin Antitussive

1960-1985

Glass dispensing bottle with metal twist lid half-full of 'Oscosed' tablets (codeine phosphate, caffeien, phenacetin, acid acetylsalicyl). 113 mm x 55 mm x 28 mm, 157 g. By Oppenheiner and Son Ltd., from Savory and Moore, English, 1940-1960.

Glass bottle of 'Oscosed' tablets

1940-1960

Glass dispensing bottle with metal screw top half-full of 'Oscosed' tablets ( aspirin, phenacetin, caffeine and codeine phosphate). By Oppenheimer, Son and Co. Ltd., English, 1940-1960.

Glass bottle of 'Oscosed' tablets

1940-1960

Glass bottle with plastic lid of 'Neurodyne' capsules (contain codeine phosphate), half-full. 116 mm x 58 mm diameter, 200g. Produced by Wade Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Scottish, 1950-1970.

Bottle of 'Neurodyne' capsules

1950-1970

12 tablets of blister packed Pharmidone tablets ( paracetamol, codeine phosphate and caffeine) in original carton.70 mm x 100 mm x 15 mm, 15g. By Farmitalia Carlo Erba, English, 1970-1985.

12 tablets of blister packed Pharmidone tablets

1970-1985

Unopened round plastic container of 100 Pharmidone (paracetamol, codeine phosphate and caffeine) tablets. 80 mm x 57 mm diameter, 87 g. Produced by Farmitalia Carlo Erba,English, expires 1983.

Pharmidone (paracetamol, codeine phosphate and caffeine) tablets

1973-1983

One 2 litre amber glass bottle of Actifed Compound Linctus (pseudophedrine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate). 287mm x 120 mm diameter. Used as a cough syrup for adults and children. Red and white label adhered to bottle reads, 'ACTIFED CO. LINCTUS/ 2 litres/...DOSE three times a day./ Adults and children over 12 years/ two 15 ml spoonfuls/.../LOT A 0831/USE BY 1987/09'. Supplied by the Wellcome Foundation Limited, Dublin, Made in England, expires September 1987.

Two litre amber glass bottle of Actifed Compound Linctus

1980-1985

Pear-shaped amber glass bottle with metal lid containing 100 Acytosal Compound Sedative 'pulverettes' (acytosal, phenacetin, caffein, codeine). 79 mm x 59 mm x 47 mm, 165g. Made by Oppenheimer, Son & Co. Ltd., England, mid-twentieth century.

Bottle of Acytosal Compound Sedative Tablets

1930-1960

Glass dispensing bottle in original plastic covering full of 'Acytosal Compound' tablets (Acytosal, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Codeine phosphate). 117 mm x 62 mm x 39 mm, 200 g. By Oppenheimer, Son and Co. Ltd., English, 1940-1960.

Bottle of Acytosal Compound tablets

1940-1960